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Juno Spacecraft Achieves Orbit of Jupiter

Juno Spacecraft Achieves Orbit of Jupiter

The Juno spacecraft, which left Earth in 2011, is now safely in orbit around Jupiter!

The orbit insertion marks the third and fourth time Juno’s on-board engine was used in space. The first two times occurred during its long flight to adjust its trajectory. This last two burns, at a little over 30 minutes each, slowed the craft just enough to be snagged by the gravity of Jupiter. (more…)

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Successful launch of OrbitalATK Antares rocket at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia

This video is a response to popular flat-earther youtuber Jeranism. He has asked several questions regarding gravity and the Sun-Earth-Moon relationship.

Winner announced for the Golden Tinfoil Hat Award! The votes have been counted, and from the numerous worthy science-deniers and conspiracy theorists, one has risen to the top!

Eric Hovind 5, Episode III: Flood Silliness and Age of the Earth

In this episode, Eric, once again, trips through a series of silly misrepresentations of observed reality.

He’s off to a great start when he complains that skeptics tend to say that the ‘Great Flood’ was a myth, and then immediately provides what he thinks is evidence to the contrary by mentioning that many cultures have flood…

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Star Trek's Q (John de Lancie) speaks at Reason Rally

On a hot, humid Saturday in Washington DC, John de Lancie expressed his views on the negative effects of religious indoctrination on science.

His thought-provoking presentation did include some heartbreaking points, though. His story about students at a college he had visited should fill you with dread for the future of our nation.

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Ken Ham the Anti Science Sham: Ark Encounter

Well, it’s time to take a look at Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter. After the video, we’ll elaborate on a few of the details. Ken’s Claims: Built from the specs taken directly out of the bible.  Mr. Ham usually fails to mention that the bible was pretty light on specs. The only information given is the following: Make thee an ark of gopher…

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Tri-State Freethinkers warn Youngstown City School District

May 23, 2016 For Immediate Release Tri-State Freethinkers warn Youngstown City School District: Intelligent Design has no place in classroom

Cincinnati, OH – Tri-State Freethinkers have written a letter to Interim Superintendent, Stephen Stohla, regarding a lesson plan discoveredon their school district web server that directs students in the study of Intelligent Design and its contrast to…

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